South Africa Stands Firm: Secures G20 Consensus on Climate Action and Debt Relief Despite US Opposition

South Africa Stands Firm: Secures G20 Consensus on Climate Action and Debt Relief Despite US Opposition

South Africa made headlines this weekend as it successfully guided the G20 to adopt a declaration addressing climate change and global debt relief, despite strong objections from the Trump administration. The historic summit, held in Johannesburg under South Africa’s first-ever African G20 presidency, highlighted the nation’s determination to champion global challenges while asserting its leadership […]

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Niigata Governor Approves Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Plant, Paving Way for Japan’s Energy Shift

Niigata Governor Approves Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Plant, Paving Way for Japan’s Energy Shift

Niigata Prefecture Governor Hideyo Hanazumi has given the green light for a partial restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world’s largest, moving Japan a step closer to revitalizing its nuclear sector and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. The approval removes a major obstacle for Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) to restart one […]

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Trump Set to Roll Out Lavish Welcome for Saudi Crown Prince Amid Defense and Nuclear Deals

Trump Set to Roll Out Lavish Welcome for Saudi Crown Prince Amid Defense and Nuclear Deals

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is preparing for a grand reception in Washington today as US President Donald Trump hosts him for the first time since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The visit is expected to include high-profile defense and nuclear agreements, reflecting the deepening ties between the United States and the […]

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Malaysia Records Services Surplus for the First Time in 14 Years, Anwar Credits Fiscal Discipline

Malaysia Records Services Surplus for the First Time in 14 Years, Anwar Credits Fiscal Discipline

In a historic economic milestone, Malaysia posted a RM0.7 billion services sector surplus in the third quarter of 2025, marking the first time the nation has seen a surplus in 14 years. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the figures in Parliament today, highlighting the success of the government’s fiscal policies. During a session […]

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Australian Energy Minister Pushes for COP31 Hosting Bid at Brazil Climate Summit

Australian Energy Minister Pushes for COP31 Hosting Bid at Brazil Climate Summit

Australia is stepping up its bid to host next year’s COP31 climate summit, with Energy Minister Chris Bowen set to travel to Brazil this Saturday for COP30. The move comes amid a prolonged standoff with Turkey, which is also vying to host the United Nations climate conference. Both countries submitted their bids back in 2022, […]

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